Itinerary
- Day 1
Lake Bled
You'll arrive at your hotel in Lake Bled and have the afternoon and evening to yourself. Walk along the lakeshore if you're in the mood, or hike up to Mala Osojnica where you'll get panoramic views across the lake and surrounding mountains. If you'd rather just relax, there's plenty of time to settle in and enjoy the scenery around your accommodation.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Astoria 3* Superior)
Optional Activities
- Stroll the lakeshore
- Hike to Mala Osojnica for breathtaking views
- Relax and explore at leisure
Landmarks Lake Bled Mala Osojnica 
- Day 2
Lake Bled to Bohinjska Bistrica
Your gravel cycling begins today with a steady climb into the Pokljuka plateau within Triglav National Park. You'll ride through thick forests that eventually open into wide pastures and spruce woodland. The route takes you through Zajamniki, a ridge settlement with traditional shepherd huts, then past Uskovnica mountain pasture. After descending to Srednja vas, the path flattens out toward Lake Bohinj's pristine shoreline before rolling into Bohinjska Bistrica at the base of the Julian Alps.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Bohinj Eco Hotel 4*),
Included Activities
- Gravel cycling tour through Pokljuka plateau and Triglav National Park
- View Zajamniki (hidden mountain settlement with shepherd huts)
- Pass Uskovnica traditional mountain pasture
- Reach Lake Bohinj
Optional Activities
- Bike rental: 240 EUR for six days (rental period starts 09:00 on Day 2, ends 18:00 on Day 7)
- Electric MTB rental: 240 EUR for six days
- Additional bike rental days: 40 EUR per bike per day
Landmarks Pokljuka Triglav National Park Zajamniki Uskovnica Lake Bohinj Julian Alps 
- Day 3
Bohinjska Bistrica to Predoslje
Today starts with climbing toward Soriska Planina, then you'll branch onto a long forest road across the Jelovica Plateau. This section is pure gravel riding through deep spruce forest. From there, you descend through Železniki into Škofja Loka, one of Slovenia's oldest medieval towns with character and history. The route continues through open fields and quiet rural lanes toward Kranj, finishing at Predoslje near the Brdo estate, a serene former royal residence sitting at the foot of the Kamnik Alps.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Elegans Brdo 4*)
Included Activities
- Gravel cycling across Jelovica Plateau
- Visit Škofja Loka medieval town
- Pass Brdo estate (former royal residence)
Landmarks Soriska Planina Jelovica Plateau Željezniki Škofja Loka Brdo Estate Kamnik Alps 
- Day 4
Predoslje to Ljubljana
You'll roll gently from Brdo toward Preddvor, a quiet alpine town under Mount Storzic's steep northern face. The climb continues toward Možejanca and Stefanja Gora, then descends into Komenda, the hometown of cyclist Tadej Pogacar. From there, wooded hills lead to Ras̆ica, where a panoramic tower gives you sweeping views before you roll into Ljubljana. Slovenia's bike-friendly capital has leafy boulevards and riverside cafés where you can grab lunch or coffee.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (M-Hotel 4* )
Included Activities
- Gravel cycling from Preddvor toward Mount Storzic
- Pass through Komenda (hometown of cyclist Tadej Pogacar)
- View panoramic tower above Ljubljana
- Arrive in Ljubljana
Landmarks Preddvor Mount Storzic Možejanca Stefanja Gora Komenda Rašica Ljubljana - Day 5
Ljubljana to Postojna
Leaving Ljubljana, you'll roll through the flat green expanse of Ljubljansko Barje, a protected marshland with birdsong and open skies. The terrain rises toward Rakitna on mixed pavement and gravel. You'll stop at seasonal Lake Cerknica, which either fills or vanishes depending on the time of year. The final section takes you through Rakov Škocjan's karst landscape with natural bridges, collapsed caves, and forested paths before reaching Postojna, known for its underground cave systems.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Cycle through Ljubljansko Barje protected marshland
- Visit Lake Cerknica (seasonal lake)
- Ride through Rakov Škocjan karst landscape
Landmarks Ljubljansko Barje Rakitna Lake Cerknica Rakov Škocjan Postojna 
- Day 6
Postojna to Kodreti
You'll start with a gentle rise to Predjama Castle, which sits dramatically beneath a limestone cliff. From there the route rolls steadily toward Razdrto and opens into the Vipava Valley with its vineyards and wide horizons. You'll follow the winding Vipava River past quiet villages through a warming Mediterranean climate, then climb into the Karst Plateau with stone walls and scattered pines. The route passes through the historic hilltop town of Štanjel before a gentle descent to Kodreti.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Guesthouse (Hiša Posebne Sorte 3*)
Included Activities
- View Predjama Castle beneath limestone cliff
- Cycle through Vipava Valley vineyards
- Visit Štanjel historic town
Landmarks Predjama Castle Razdrto Vipava Valley Vipava River Karst Plateau Štanjel Kodreti - Day 7
Kodreti to Muggia
Your last cycling day starts in the quiet stone villages of the Karst, rolling west toward Štorje and south to Lipica, home of the famous Lipizzaner horses. The terrain eases into a Mediterranean mood as you drop into Rosandra Valley, a striking canyon carved by the Glinjica River. Part of the route follows an old railway line that's now a scenic path through tunnels and limestone hills. An optional detour adds 6 km and 170 m but rewards you with dramatic views over the Gulf of Trieste. You'll finish with a gentle roll past wetlands and along the Osp River into Muggia, a charming coastal town where your journey ends at the Adriatic.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel San Rocco 4*)
Included Activities
- Cycle through Karst stone villages
- Visit Lipica (home of Lipizzaner horses)
- Ride through Rosandra Valley canyon
- Follow old railway line scenic path through tunnels
- Finish in Muggia coastal town
Optional Activities
- Detour to Socerb Castle clifftop viewpoint with Gulf of Trieste views (+6 km, +170 m elevation gain)
Landmarks Štorje Lipica Rosandra Valley Glinjica River Socerb Castle Laghetti delle Noghere Osp River Gulf of Trieste Muggia - Day 8
Muggia
Your gravel cycling adventure through Slovenia ends after breakfast. You'll head out with memories of mountain forests, Mediterranean light, and the rhythm of cycling still fresh in your mind as you reflect on the journey from high altitude to the coast.
- Meals
- Breakfast
